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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to …

(1 days ago) WEBThe 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act called for mental health care benefits to be covered at the same level as physical health care benefits. The President’s fiscal year 2023

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union/

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Five Urgent Public Health Policies To Combat The Mental Health …

(Just Now) WEBFive Urgent Public Health Policies To Combat The Mental Health Effects Of COVID-19. Cindy B. Veldhuis. Elizabeth Stuart. M. Daniele Fallin. January 27, 2021 …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/five-urgent-public-health-policies-combat-mental-health-effects-covid-19

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2023: The Year of Federal Mental Health Policy Implementation …

(3 days ago) WEB2023-the-year-of-federal-investments. Article Published: 7/26/2023. In 2022, the U.S. Congress and the Biden administration respectively passed legislation and issued …

https://www.nbcc.org/resources/nccs/newsletter/2023-the-year-of-federal-investments

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health …

(5 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of a national strategy today, with recommendations developed by the Task Force on …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/14/biden-harris-administration-announces-maternal-mental-health-task-force-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care-amid-urgent-public-health-crisis.html

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Laws and Regulations SAMHSA

(9 days ago) WEBThe Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (PDF 4.1 MB) (Public Law 117–328) (CAA, 23) was enacted in December of 2022. The CAA, 23 funded SAMHSA for Fiscal Year 2023 …

https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/laws-regulations

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HHS Releases New National Guidelines for Improving Youth …

(9 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today released a new …

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20221110/hhs-releases-new-national-guidelines-improving-youth-mental-health-crisis-care

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Four Actions Government Can Take to Address Mental Health in …

(8 days ago) WEBFour Actions the Federal Government Can Take to Address Mental Health in the U.S. Emily White and Amy White from Mobile Crisis Response Teams, an organization that …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2023/four-actions-federal-government-can-take-address-mental-health-us

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Public Policy Reports NAMI

(2 days ago) WEBThe report explains key trends in mental health policy and offers lessons from NAMI State Organization leaders who played an important role in shaping some of these policies. …

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Public-Policy-Reports/

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Policy Priorities NAMI

(8 days ago) WEBNAMI fights for policies that end discrimination and help people successfully engage in the community and focus on their mental health. This includes promoting access to …

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/

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Mental Health Policy in the Era of COVID-19 Psychiatric Services

(1 days ago) WEBThe response to the global COVID-19 pandemic has important ramifications for mental health systems and the patients they serve. This article describes significant changes in …

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202000219

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Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Two New …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Service Professional (MHSP) Demonstration Grant Program. In FY22, this program will provide over $140 million in competitive grants to support a strong …

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-two-new-actions-address-youth-mental-health-crisis

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Fetterman & Smith Introduce Bill to Establish Senate Commission …

(2 days ago) WEBThe bill would establish a U.S. Senate Commission on Mental Health tasked with providing Congress and the president independent, expert policy recommendations to improve …

https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-releases/news-fetterman-smith-introduce-bill-to-establish-senate-commission-on-mental-health/

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Priorities & Policies VA Mental Health - Mental Health

(1 days ago) WEBIn 2023, the White House is seeking to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in VA research programs, clinical trials and epidemiological studies on suicide risk and prevention. It …

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/about/priorities-policies.asp

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Policy Issues Mental Health America

(1 days ago) WEBMental Health Policy. Mental Health America (MHA) takes a unique approach to policy because MHA believes policy should ask people what they need to live the lives they …

https://www.mhanational.org/policy-issues

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Youth Mental Health — Current Priorities of the U.S. Surgeon …

(6 days ago) WEBEnsure all children and youth have comprehensive and affordable coverage for mental health care. Support integration of screening and treatment into primary care. Provide …

https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/youth-mental-health/index.html

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Mental Health Matters: Policy Framework on Workforce Mental …

(7 days ago) WEBOverview . More than 1 in 5 Americans, or 50 million people, live with a mental illness. At the same time, 46% of Americans will meet the criteria for a mental health condition at …

https://www.ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/mental-health-matters-policy-framework-on-workforce-mental-health

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Mental Health Awareness Month GovInfo

(7 days ago) WEBRecent Legislation and Laws Enacted Related to Mental Health 42 U.S.C. 10801 Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare, Chapter 114 - Protection and Advocacy for Individuals …

https://www.govinfo.gov/features/mental-health-awareness-month-2024

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California Moves Faster to Transform Mental Health System for All, …

(9 days ago) WEBWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is accelerating the distribution of billions of dollars in new funding available to counties and others to construct outpatient, inpatient, and …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/14/california-moves-faster-to-transform-mental-health-system-for-all-with-urgent-focus-on-most-seriously-ill-homeless/

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Task Force on Maternal Mental Health National Strategy to

(9 days ago) WEBThis national strategy features the ACWS’s task force’s recommendations for a whole-government approach to build the necessary infrastructure to improve care for maternal …

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/mmh-strategy.pdf

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HHS announces national strategy to improve maternal mental …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services May 14 announced a national strategy to address maternal mental health and substance use issues. The strategy was created …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-14-hhs-announces-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders Medicare

(Just Now) WEBMedicare covers certain screenings, services, and programs that aid in the treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. If you or someone you know is …

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/mental-health-substance-use-disorder

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Tackling Mental Health Challenges in the Public Safety Sector

(7 days ago) WEBBecause mental health issues among public safety workers is a growing concern, the NORA Public Safety Sector Council held a meeting with experts across the public safety …

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/05/09/mental-health-public-safety-sector/

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What we're doing about mental health Australian Government …

(5 days ago) WEBIf you need help now, call: Lifeline – 13 11 14. Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800. Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team in your state/territory. Beyond Blue – 1300 224 …

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/what-were-doing-about-mental-health

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Pediatric Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Health: Federal Policy

(4 days ago) WEBThe proposals seek rapid actions to improve current policy regarding the mental health and overall well-being of children in the U.S. in light of the many stressors they face …

https://www.mhanational.org/research-reports/pediatric-mental-emotional-and-behavioral-health-federal-policy-recommendations

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Mental health policy and services in England - House of Commons …

(5 days ago) WEBMental health policy. In 2022 the Government issued a call for evidence to inform a new, 10-year cross-government Mental health and wellbeing plan. In January 2023 the …

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7547/

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